Windows 7 copy did not come with a product key

I recently ordered a copy of window 7 home premium(OEM version) to use in a computer build I was doing. pardon my ignorance but up until i was asked I was unaware that I would need a product key to activate my operating system. I checked through my disc
case and the manual included with it and there is nothing about a product key. Also, my friend who also built a computer recently told me that he found his behind the disc in the case and that it was on a small piece of white paper, which i never had and of
course still do not. Does anyone know what I can do about this problem? i already have windows installed but it tells me i have 23 days to activate windows and forum searches tell me that once this time is up the potential problems will become a persistent
annoyance. Thank you to anyone who can shed some light my situation. :)

Hi Guys,
I am afraid that this forum is not a correct forum for this issue. Since this forum is discuss about Windows form development. In my opinion, it is an issue regarding Windows 7
System activation. I suggested you to post this thread to
answer.microsoft.com-Windows 7 OS
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